AirFirst

Air First produces and supplies industrial gases and integrated solutions as the foundation for all industries, based on safety, trust, and partnership.

Air First prefers candidates with business insights, strategic thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with others.

The company manages customer order processing, shipment quantities, location decisions, and logistics efficiency KPIs.

Air First maintains long-term partnerships with customers and local communities based on stable operations and trust, responding quickly to customer requests and prioritizing eco-friendly safety management.

The company commits to sustainable growth alongside society, the environment, and its neighbors.

Air First’s main factories and offices are located nationwide to respond quickly to customer requests and provide better service.

Air First serves as the primary contact for industrial gas solutions.

Air First, an industrial gas manufacturer, sees its valuation triple due to rising demand in the semiconductor industry. The company attracts global investors as IMM Private Equity advances its continuation fund efforts. The semiconductor boom drives increased interest in industrial gases for manufacturing processes.

Oct 2026The Herald BusinessNews article

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund **GIC evaluates a potential investment in the IMM PE Continuation Fund**. The fund aims to acquire Air First’s stake, with a transfer targeted for completion this year. GIC, one of the world’s largest sovereign investors, is considering the opportunity amid broader interest in private equity continuation vehicles.

Oct 2026SIGNAL — Seoul Economic DailyNews article

IMM Private Equity holds a stake in AirFirst, which has tripled in value since acquisition. The firm opts to retain ownership instead of selling, signaling confidence in the company’s growth potential. AirFirst operates in the aviation services sector, though specific details about its business model or recent developments are not provided in the article.

Oct 2026First-Class Business Newspaper Financial NewsNews article

IMM Private Equity (IMM PE) is launching a continuation fund to support AirFirst, a producer of industrial gases. Korean institutions—including pension funds, mutual aid associations, banks, and securities firms—are evaluating commitments exceeding 100 billion won each. The fund targets a November closing date.

May 2026CHOSUNBIZNews article